Winchester 88 in .308
Anybody have any experience with a Winchester 88? I'm looking at a 1955, first year production. It's 90% condition with no alterations. I have to say again that I really like it's looks!! Will it shoot a decent group? It was in the shop 3 years ago and somebody else bought it. It just showed up the other day - so I figure that's a sign I should give it a go. What do you think?
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Been using a Winchester model 88 in .308 for the last 10 years for deer hunting. With handloads, 165 grain bullet, it groups 1 1/4" at a hundred yards. I have never had any problems with it and I enjoy using it. 0 -
Thanks sjc1, I'm going to try and make a trade for it. My new rule is that when I want a different gun , something else has to go. Deciding what that is is the hard part. 0 -
Hey Take a look at the Browning Leaver gun I have one in 308 and it will put 3 in a 1/4" and I bet a new browning will cost less that that win. and a lot more gun. 0 -
I prefer the Model 88 to any other lever. It has a short stroke action, rotary bolt, and the trigger comes down with the action not catching gloves etc . It has no exposed hammer like the browning, and mine is very accurate. I liked the first one I bought so well I have a new one in the box (just in case). Savage and Browning take a close second. 0 -
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I prefer the Model 88 to any other lever. It has a short stroke action, rotary bolt, and the trigger comes down with the action not catching gloves etc . It has no exposed hammer like the browning, and mine is very accurate. I liked the first one I bought so well I have a new one in the box (just in case). Savage and Browning take a close second. In addition, the Winchester sells now for about 4-5 times original price and expect it to increase faster than any of the others.0
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